Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Having trouble understanding the 2017 Republican tax bill? No worries — the latest item in our false product line helps explain how it works perfectly (while also serving as the ideal accessory for the heartlessly capitalistic). Coins in various denominations have been artfully attached to a thrift store tie using the ancient Indian art of shisha stitching, commonly seen on traditional mirror-cloth. We start with a quarter for those at the very top and then descend down through dimes, a nickel, a penny, and finally, for the truly poor, absolutely nothing.

How it works

If you want to stitch your own trickle-down tie, google "shisha embroidery" and start practicing. You'll be seeing more of my shisha work soon. Meanwhile, some detail photos of this piece: